desperate

adjective

des·per·ate ˈde-sp(ə-)rət How to pronounce desperate (audio)

-spərt

: having lost hope

a desperate spirit crying for relief

: giving no ground for hope

the outlook was desperate

: moved by despair or utter loss of hope

victims made desperate by abuse

: involving or employing extreme measures in an attempt to escape defeat or frustration

made a desperate leap for the rope

: suffering extreme need or anxiety

desperate for money

desperate to escape

celebrities desperate for attention

: involving extreme danger or possible disaster

a desperate situation

: of extreme intensity

… a desperate languor descended heavily upon her, and she slept …

Elinor Wylie

: shocking, outrageous

desperateness noun

Example Sentences

The collapse of her business had made her desperate. As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate. We could hear their desperate cries for help. a desperate struggle to defeat the enemy He made a desperate bid to save his job. They made one last desperate attempt to fight their way out. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Sara Canning and Osric Chau play a pair of rental house-reviewing vloggers who, desperate for subscribers, make the mistake of lampooning their latest host Rebecca, played with delirious brio by Teen Beach Movie star Gracie Gillam.

Clark Collis, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 The spectacularly volatile compound of place and moment was exploding into galaxies of potentialities that invited psychological exploration, social experimentation, abrupt life transitions, and exuberant or desperate adventure.

Deborah Eisenberg, The New York Review of Books, 7 Sep. 2022 But the Heat also were not in the same position as the New York Knicks, desperate to finally close a deal, to bring Mitchell back home to New York.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 But many people — so desperate for answers as to why someone so famous and beloved could die in such a way, at such a young age — have sought out other explanations.

Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 The world was full of people just like her, people desperate to understand the rules that everyone else follows, who endeavor to pass as members of the human species.

WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 As with many mental health disorders, family members and friends can feel helpless and desperate for some kind of solution.

Natalie Bettendorf, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 The investigation by the Democratic prosecutor has brought heightened scrutiny to the desperate and ultimately failed efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election win.

Kate Brumback, ajc, 17 Aug. 2022 The investigation by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has brought heightened scrutiny to the desperate and ultimately failed efforts to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 election win.

Kate Brumback, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	desperateness
释义	desperate adjective des·per·ate ˈde-sp(ə-)rət -spərt 1 a : having lost hope a desperate spirit crying for relief b : giving no ground for hope the outlook was desperate 2 a : moved by despair or utter loss of hope victims made desperate by abuse b : involving or employing extreme measures in an attempt to escape defeat or frustration made a desperate leap for the rope 3 : suffering extreme need or anxiety desperate for money desperate to escape celebrities desperate for attention 4 : involving extreme danger or possible disaster a desperate situation 5 : of extreme intensity … a desperate languor descended heavily upon her, and she slept … Elinor Wylie 6 : shocking, outrageous desperateness noun Synonyms despairing despondent forlorn hopeless See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The collapse of her business had made her desperate. As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate. We could hear their desperate cries for help. a desperate struggle to defeat the enemy He made a desperate bid to save his job. They made one last desperate attempt to fight their way out. See More Recent Examples on the Web Sara Canning and Osric Chau play a pair of rental house-reviewing vloggers who, desperate for subscribers, make the mistake of lampooning their latest host Rebecca, played with delirious brio by Teen Beach Movie star Gracie Gillam. Clark Collis, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 The spectacularly volatile compound of place and moment was exploding into galaxies of potentialities that invited psychological exploration, social experimentation, abrupt life transitions, and exuberant or desperate adventure. Deborah Eisenberg, The New York Review of Books, 7 Sep. 2022 But the Heat also were not in the same position as the New York Knicks, desperate to finally close a deal, to bring Mitchell back home to New York. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 But many people — so desperate for answers as to why someone so famous and beloved could die in such a way, at such a young age — have sought out other explanations. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 The world was full of people just like her, people desperate to understand the rules that everyone else follows, who endeavor to pass as members of the human species. WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 As with many mental health disorders, family members and friends can feel helpless and desperate for some kind of solution. Natalie Bettendorf, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 The investigation by the Democratic prosecutor has brought heightened scrutiny to the desperate and ultimately failed efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election win. Kate Brumback, ajc, 17 Aug. 2022 The investigation by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has brought heightened scrutiny to the desperate and ultimately failed efforts to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 election win. Kate Brumback, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English desperat, borrowed from Latin dēspērātus, past participle of dēspērāre "to give up as hopeless, despair of" — more at despair entry 2 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition desperate adjective des·per·ate ˈde-spə-rət -sprət 1 : very sad and worried and with little or no hope People became desperate for food. 2 : showing great worry and loss of hope a desperate call for help 3 : giving little reason to hope : causing despair a desperate situation 4 : reckless because of despair : rash He made a desperate attempt to escape. 5 : very severe The injury is in desperate need of attention. desperateness noun as in desperation Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance desperation panic anguish distress discomposure discomfort fear franticness anxiousness anxiety nervousness dismay uneasiness consternation jumpiness edginess unease apprehensiveness disquietude concern jitters tremor agitation disturbance perturbation tension disquiet solicitude worry apprehension stress concernment alarm nervosity fearfulness distraction angst alarum hand-wringing uncertainty agita upset sweat torment strain vexation incertitude care doubt suspense dread misgiving foreboding compunction presentiment qualm cold feet scruple Antonyms & Near Antonyms contentment tranquility ease calmness easiness peace serenity tranquillity peacefulness placidity quietude calm content relief placidness quiet comfort sereneness solace consolation unconcern tranquilness See More
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desperate

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